1. How to know your future is secure

2. Babylon Medo- Persia Medo- Persia Greece Rome Division God’s Eternal Kingdom God’s Eternal Kingdom

3. 1 John 5:11-13 11 And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. 11 And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.

4. 1 John 5:11-13 11 And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. 11 And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. First Person Facts First Person Facts

5. 1 John 5:11-13 11 And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. 11 And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. Both QUANTITY and QUALITY

6. 1Jn 5:11-13 = Eternal Life Gift 1 John 5:11-13 11 And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. 11 And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. A Gift Available NOW A Gift Available NOW

7. 1Jn 5:11-13 = Eternal Life Gift In the Son 1 John 5:11-13 11 And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. 11 And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. Packaged in a Person Relationship Packaged in a Person Relationship

8. 1Jn 5:11-13 = Eternal Life Gift In the Son 1 John 5:11-13 11 And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. 11 And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. Trust Packaged in a Person Relationship Packaged in a Person Relationship

9. 1Jn 5:11-13 = Eternal Life Gift In the Son 1 John 5:11-13 11 And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. 11 And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. – KNOW

10. 1Jn 5:11-13 Eph 2:8-9 1Jn 5:11-13 Eph 2:8-9 = Eternal Life = Grace = Eternal Life = Grace Gift In the Son Thru Faith In the Son Thru Faith Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast. 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast. – KNOW – SAVED – KNOW – SAVED

11. 1Jn 5:11-13 Eph 2:8-9 Rom 6:23 1Jn 5:11-13 Eph 2:8-9 Rom 6:23 = Eternal Life = Grace = Eternal Life = Grace = Eternal Life Gift In the Son Thru Faith In Jesus In the Son Thru Faith In Jesus Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. – KNOW – SAVED – KNOW – SAVED

12. 1Jn 5:11-13 Eph 2:8-9 Rom 6:23 1Jn 5:11-13 Eph 2:8-9 Rom 6:23 = Eternal Life = Grace = Eternal Life = Grace = Eternal Life Gift In the Son Thru Faith In Jesus In the Son Thru Faith In Jesus – KNOW – SAVED – KNOW – SAVED Not a WAGE – you earn Not a DOWN PAYMENT – you have to make payments Not a BARGAIN – you pay a little and get a lot Must be totally FREE! Not a WAGE – you earn Not a DOWN PAYMENT – you have to make payments Not a BARGAIN – you pay a little and get a lot Must be totally FREE!

13. 1Jn 5:11-13 Eph 2:8-9 Rom 6:23 1Jn 5:11-13 Eph 2:8-9 Rom 6:23 = Eternal Life = Grace = Eternal Life = Death = Eternal Life = Grace = Eternal Life = Death Gift Wage Gift Wage In the Son Thru Faith In Jesus Thru Sin In the Son Thru Faith In Jesus Thru Sin Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. – KNOW – SAVED – KNOW – SAVED

14. 1Jn 5:11-13 Eph 2:8-9 Rom 6:23 1Jn 5:11-13 Eph 2:8-9 Rom 6:23 = Eternal Life = Grace = Eternal Life = Death = Eternal Life = Grace = Eternal Life = Death Gift Wage Gift Wage In the Son Thru Faith In Jesus Thru Sin In the Son Thru Faith In Jesus Thru Sin Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. – KNOW – SAVED – KNOW – SAVED Rom 3:23 ALL have sinned

15. 1Jn 5:11-13 Eph 2:8-9 Rom 6:23 1Jn 5:11-13 Eph 2:8-9 Rom 6:23 = Eternal Life = Grace = Eternal Life = Death = Eternal Life = Grace = Eternal Life = Death Gift Wage Gift Wage In the Son Thru Faith In Jesus Thru Sin In the Son Thru Faith In Jesus Thru Sin 1 John 3:4 Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness. – KNOW – SAVED – KNOW – SAVED Rom 3:23 1 Jn 3:4 Rom 3:23 1 Jn 3:4 ALL have sinned Sin is Lawlessness ALL have sinned Sin is Lawlessness

16. 1Jn 5:11-13 Eph 2:8-9 Rom 6:23 1Jn 5:11-13 Eph 2:8-9 Rom 6:23 = Eternal Life = Grace = Eternal Life = Death = Eternal Life = Grace = Eternal Life = Death Gift Wage Gift Wage In the Son Thru Faith In Jesus Thru Sin In the Son Thru Faith In Jesus Thru Sin – KNOW – SAVED – KNOW – SAVED Rom 3:23 1 Jn 3:4 Rom 3:23 1 Jn 3:4 ALL have sinned Sin is Lawlessness ALL have sinned Sin is Lawlessness LAW DEMANDS: 1. 100% Obedience 2. Penalty LAW DEMANDS: 1. 100% Obedience 2. Penalty – Even if sorry – Even if sorry

17. 1Jn 5:11-13 Eph 2:8-9 Rom 6:23 1Jn 5:11-13 Eph 2:8-9 Rom 6:23 = Eternal Life = Grace = Eternal Life = Death = Eternal Life = Grace = Eternal Life = Death Gift Wage Gift Wage In the Son Thru Faith In Jesus Thru Sin In the Son Thru Faith In Jesus Thru Sin – KNOW – SAVED – KNOW – SAVED Rom 3:23 1 Jn 3:4 Rom 3:23 1 Jn 3:4 ALL have sinned Sin is Lawlessness ALL have sinned Sin is Lawlessness LAW DEMANDS: 1. 100% Obedience 2. Penalty LAW DEMANDS: 1. 100% Obedience 2. Penalty – Even if sorry – Even if sorry

18. 1Jn 5:11-13 Eph 2:8-9 Rom 6:23 1Jn 5:11-13 Eph 2:8-9 Rom 6:23 = Eternal Life = Grace = Eternal Life = Death = Eternal Life = Grace = Eternal Life = Death Gift Wage Gift Wage In the Son Thru Faith In Jesus Thru Sin In the Son Thru Faith In Jesus Thru Sin – KNOW – SAVED – KNOW – SAVED Rom 3:23 1 Jn 3:4 Rom 3:23 1 Jn 3:4 ALL have sinned Sin is Lawlessness ALL have sinned Sin is Lawlessness LAW DEMANDS: 1. 100% Obedience 2. Penalty LAW DEMANDS: 1. 100% Obedience 2. Penalty – Even if sorry – Even if sorry

19. 1Jn 5:11-13 Eph 2:8-9 Rom 6:23 1Jn 5:11-13 Eph 2:8-9 Rom 6:23 = Eternal Life = Grace = Eternal Life = Death = Eternal Life = Grace = Eternal Life = Death Gift Wage Gift Wage In the Son Thru Faith In Jesus Thru Sin In the Son Thru Faith In Jesus Thru Sin – KNOW – SAVED – KNOW – SAVED Rom 3:23 1 Jn 3:4 Rom 3:23 1 Jn 3:4 ALL have sinned Sin is Lawlessness ALL have sinned Sin is Lawlessness LAW DEMANDS: 1. 100% Obedience 2. Penalty LAW DEMANDS: 1. 100% Obedience 2. Penalty – Even if sorry – Even if sorry LIFE Death Intrinsic Imposed Intrinsic Imposed Bad News Good News Bad News Good News

20. SIN Birth Death Accept Christ Accept Christ New Birth Romans 3:23 – All have sinned… Romans 6:23 – The wages of sin is death Romans 3:23 – All have sinned… Romans 6:23 – The wages of sin is death

21. 1 John 1:9 SIN Birth Death Accept Christ Accept Christ New Birth Confess = Faithful = Just = Confess = Faithful = Just = Plead Guilty Guarantee Legally Right Plead Guilty Guarantee Legally Right 1 John 1:9 – If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

22. 1 John 1:9 SIN Birth Death Accept Christ Accept Christ New Birth Confess = Faithful = Just = Confess = Faithful = Just = Plead Guilty Guarantee Legally Right Plead Guilty Guarantee Legally Right 1 Peter 2:22-24 – 22 Who committed no sin… 24 who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree… Isaiah 53:6 – The Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. 2 Corinthians 5:21 – For He (God) made Him (Jesus) who knew no sin to be sin for us…

23. 1 John 1:9 SIN Birth Death Accept Christ Accept Christ New Birth Confess = Faithful = Just = Confess = Faithful = Just = Plead Guilty Guarantee Legally Right Plead Guilty Guarantee Legally Right LAW DEMANDS: 1. 100% Obedience 2. Penalty LAW DEMANDS: 1. 100% Obedience 2. Penalty – Even if sorry – Even if sorry

24. 1 John 1:9 SIN Birth Death Accept Christ Accept Christ New Birth Confess = Faithful = Just = Confess = Faithful = Just = Plead Guilty Guarantee Legally Right Plead Guilty Guarantee Legally Right 1 John 1:9 – If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

25. 1 John 1:9 SIN Birth Death Accept Christ Accept Christ New Birth Confess = Faithful = Just = Confess = Faithful = Just = Plead Guilty Guarantee Legally Right Plead Guilty Guarantee Legally Right 1 John 2:1 – My little children, these things I write to you, in order that you might not sin. And if anyone might sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. 1 John 2:1 Grow ?SIN? Children = Advocate = Righteous = Children = Advocate = Righteous = Born again John 14:16 Just Born again John 14:16 Just

26. 1 John 1:9 SIN Birth Death Accept Christ Accept Christ New Birth Confess = Faithful = Just = Confess = Faithful = Just = Plead Guilty Guarantee Legally Right Plead Guilty Guarantee Legally Right Romans 5:10 – For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. 1 John 2:1 Romans 5:10 1 John 2:1 Romans 5:10 Grow ?SIN? Children = Advocate = Righteous = Children = Advocate = Righteous = Born again John 14:16 Just Born again John 14:16 Just Saved Re conciled - - LAW DEMANDS: 1. 100% Obedience 2. Penalty LAW DEMANDS: 1. 100% Obedience 2. Penalty – Even if sorry – Even if sorry

27. 1 John 1:9 SIN Birth Death Accept Christ Accept Christ New Birth Confess = Faithful = Just = Confess = Faithful = Just = Plead Guilty Guarantee Legally Right Plead Guilty Guarantee Legally Right 1 John 5:11-12 – …this life is IN HIS SON. He who HAS THE SON has life… 1 John 2:1 Romans 5:10 1 John 2:1 Romans 5:10 Grow ?SIN? Children = Advocate = Righteous = Children = Advocate = Righteous = Born again John 14:16 Just Born again John 14:16 Just Saved conciled - - Re LAW DEMANDS: 1. 100% Obedience 2. Penalty LAW DEMANDS: 1. 100% Obedience 2. Penalty – Even if sorry – Even if sorry

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